Notice Regarding Revision of Year-End Dividend Forecast

Details of Dividend Forecast Revision

Nippon Steel Solutions Co., Ltd. has revised its year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 from the previous 40.0 yen to 45.0 yen per share, raising the annual dividend forecast from 80.0 yen to 85.0 yen. This revision is based on a consolidated earnings outlook and a profit distribution policy targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 50%. This represents an increase compared to the previous fiscal year actual annual dividend of 74.0 yen.

Dividend Policy and Future Outlook

The company’s fundamental policy is to provide appropriate and stable dividends to shareholders, while also emphasizing retention of earnings as reserves for business growth investments and risk preparedness. This dividend increase aligns with that policy, and the company intends to continue profit distribution based on consolidated earnings performance going forward.